room attendant

Government of Canada; Halifax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Canada is seeking a Housekeeper to perform various cleaning and maintenance tasks at their facility. The role involves responsibilities such as sweeping, mopping, and disinfecting surfaces, requiring attention to detail and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should demonstrate excellent communication skills and reliability.

Qualifications

• Experience in housekeeping is an asset.
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.
• Punctual, reliable, and a team player.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop, wash and polish floors.
• Dust furniture and vacuum carpeting.
• Clean and disinfect kitchen and bathroom fixtures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Punctuality

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Urban area
• Hotel, motel, resort
• Restaurant

Responsibilities Tasks

• Sweep, mop, wash and polish floors
• Dust furniture
• Vacuum carpeting, area rugs, draperies and upholstered furniture
• Make beds and change sheets
• Distribute clean towels and toiletries
• Stock linen closet
• Clean, disinfect and polish kitchen and bathroom fixtures and appliances
• Clean and disinfect elevators
• Handle and report lost and found items
• Provide basic information on facilities
• Pick up debris and empty trash containers
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Wash windows, walls and ceilings
• Address customers' complaints or concerns

Additional information Security and safety

• Bondable
• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Walking

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Excellent written communication
• Values and ethics
• Honesty